"That military and naval commanders shall employ as laborers within and from said States so many persons of African descent as can be advantageously used for military or naval purposes, giving them rea..."
"That military commanders within the States of Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas in an orderly manner seize and use any property, real or ..."
"that while property may be destroyed for proper military objects, none shall be destroyed in wantonness of malice."
"It is the duty of all aliens residing in the United States to submit to and obey the laws and respect the authority of the Government."
"But they can not be required to take an oath of allegiance to this Government, because it conflicts with the duty they owe to their own sovereigns."
"I think the greater punishment can not be constitutionally inflicted in a different form for the same offense."
"For the reasons stated, I return the bill to the House, in which it originated."
"For the patriotic act in making this magnificent and valuable present to the country, I recommend that some suitable acknowledgment be made."
"By fair construction persons within these sections are not to be punished without regular trials in duly constituted courts."
"There is much in the bill to which I perceive no objection."
"I perceive no objection to Congress deciding in advance that they shall be free."
"I am ready to say now, I think it is proper for our military commanders to employ as laborers as many persons of African descent as can be used to advantage."